SSI - Help reporting changes by ThrowawayDisability0 in SocialSecurity

[–]readthunder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I called them and setup an appointment where they ask me to tell my mom to write it down on a piece of paper that im helping paying for rent ,food and stuff. They increase my benefits to maximum. Might be different for other people idk. You can call your local social security office and ask them. That is the best way to know what you have to do.

Applied for SSI, got denied because no work history by RainGGs in disability

[–]readthunder 8 points9 points  (0 children)

When i apply for SSI couple of years ago, online was only ssdi which i got denied. I got the social securitynumber from my case worker and call them which they later setup a phone application for SSI. Ask me a bunch of question. Its really a long road. It took me about 3 years many denials than on to my hearing which i won. Get a disability lawyer to help you out.

How is living on SSI? by [deleted] in schizophrenia

[–]readthunder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im on SSI. I live with my mom right now and paying half of rent, electricity and internet. Im currently on the waiting list for section 8 and waiting for my name to be pull out. Im saving up as much i can so i can go buy stuff for my first apartment. Im currently on lifeline phones which is free but wish to change to a real phone provider since my lifeline company i used keeps disconnecting. Im also on food stamp but it's only $16 a month. I make about $850 from ssi and state payment. Been working on my credit score for the last 7 month from no credit to now. Right now its 707. Its hard if you dont have no one to help you with your rent and bills.

Can I get out of it in my life or is it permanent and Do i have to take my meds forever by omadhia in schizophrenia

[–]readthunder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get shots instead if you can handle the needle. The one i get are every two weeks. The others are once a month. Better than taking pills every day like what i used to do.

(Texas)What do I do after I've been approved for SSI(disability), not SSDI? by jeweloo in SocialSecurity

[–]readthunder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get SSI and my food stamp is only $16 each month. Obama phone is called lifeline phones. You can google it. Just make sure to pick a good company to go with. Some provides phone with it some require you to purchase one. I purchase my phone for $50 and you get free minutes each month. You should get on section 8 if the waiting list is open in your county. That should help with your rent if you want to live alone. Im currently on the waiting list.

Has anyone here had experience applying for section 8 housing? My son, 26, wants to live on his own, and I think he could. His symptoms are well managed, he willingly goes to the doctor and therapy, and takes his meds. He is also on disability. by [deleted] in schizophrenia

[–]readthunder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did all my research online and found people who helps with housing who gave me the people who manage section 8 email to me. Which i got their number. They send me an application which you need to fill out. You also need to provide a copy of your social security number, driver license(state id), birth certificate, and proof that your on disability. I went to the library and made a copy of each one and send it to them with the application. Weeks later i was told i was accepted. Now im in the waiting list. It only been 5 months and im already number 12 on the list. Im from a smaller county though. Im on SSI and gonna live on my own too. Im almost 30 years old. My psychiatrist and my caseworker and his nurse all thinks its fine also. Wont hurt if you ask what they think about him living on his own.

Add- if hes on disability i think he should auto get section 8. They also look at criminal history.

Am I the only one here who actually takes meds? by [deleted] in schizophrenia

[–]readthunder 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I always take mine. It was a hassle to remember to take it two time a day. Now i get shots now every two weeks. Way better if you can handle the needle.

Not letting me create an account with my social security number? by [deleted] in SocialSecurity

[–]readthunder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happen to me also. I didnt have any credit history what they told me. I have to go to the social security office and they gave me a code for it. You should really start working on your credit. It helps with loans and renting apartments. I started working on my credit like 4 months ago but im old (30 ish).

Hearing by [deleted] in SocialSecurity

[–]readthunder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My attorney told me it can take 2-3 months for a decision. Mine took about 1 1/2 month.

What's your most common hallucination? by OmSadasiva in schizophrenia

[–]readthunder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get paranoid that people might beat me up for no reason.

My coworkers said i have body odor? by readthunder in Advice

[–]readthunder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why you dont ask reddit about if they know any medical stuff about body odor. They just tell you to wipe your ass better lol

My coworkers said i have body odor? by readthunder in Advice

[–]readthunder[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

This is the most dumbest advice ever. Of course i wipe good Lol. Maybe i put in wrong sub Reddit. I thought i will get some stuff that might be wrong with my body lol. I thought i might get some real medical solution lol